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what motor?? if it is a 3.8, it is most likely the intake gasket if it is
leaking outside the motor.if it is leaking inside, it is a head gasket, but
my money is on the intake.
"NickySantoro" <NickySantoro DeleteThis @optonline.net> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 22:16:32 -0500, "surf" <rescobe1 DeleteThis @stx.rr.com>
> wrote:
>
> >Just today the service engine light started appearing on the dash of our
> >2002 Ford Escort. It currently has approx. 48,000 miles. Anyone have
any
> >idea what this could mean?
> It means that one of the various sensors has signaled the computer
> that there is a problem of some sort. It might just mean your gas cap
> is loose. You'll need to get the codes scanned.
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forget this post. it was sent in reply to the wrong problem. sorry all
"tom" <tjctransport DeleteThis @optonline.net> wrote in message
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> what motor?? if it is a 3.8, it is most likely the intake gasket if it is
> leaking outside the motor.if it is leaking inside, it is a head gasket,
but
> my money is on the intake.
> "NickySantoro" <NickySantoro DeleteThis @optonline.net> wrote in message
> news:n6g9n1h40p17esff1l9vrdjq7uh65otdbm@4ax.com...
> > On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 22:16:32 -0500, "surf" <rescobe1 DeleteThis @stx.rr.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > >Just today the service engine light started appearing on the dash of
our
> > >2002 Ford Escort. It currently has approx. 48,000 miles. Anyone have
> any
> > >idea what this could mean?
> > It means that one of the various sensors has signaled the computer
> > that there is a problem of some sort. It might just mean your gas cap
> > is loose. You'll need to get the codes scanned.
>
>
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>Uhm, wrong advice.
>
>

Wrong advice????? Is that the best you can do? How about the right
advice?

It means that the car is preset to warn you that a service interval is
about due. This could mean tune up, brakes, timing belt, etc. If you
like your car (it's a Ford and I can't say why you would), get it
serviced or inspected as per the instructions in the book in the glove
box. While this may cost a few bucks now, it is designed to save you
bigger bucks down the road when something you are not aware of finally
lets go. It does not mean it must be done at a Ford dealer shop.

And Yes, Ford did say "if everyone bought genuine Ford parts, we could
afford to give our cars away". Meaning there is more money in
repairs and selling parts, than in building and selling cars.
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